Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 10" - Right Hand - 3,500 lbs

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• How to Pick Out Brake Assemblies for Terry Resort Fleetwood 5th Wheel Trailer
  Picking out brake assemblies for trailer axles is actually pretty easy but I am not able to determine the info I need from your trailer info since it's not something manufacturers keep records of. You do need to order a total quantity of 4 assemblies since To pick out the correct brake assemblies for your trailer you need to know a few things. You will want to measure the inner diameter of your hub/drums and the depth of the drums to determine what brake assembly dimensions you need....
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• Replacement Dexter Electric Trailer Brakes For 3,500 lb Axle
  Thanks so much for that info and we do indeed have the left hand Dexter electric brake you need for your 3,500 lb axle; I'll also list out the right hand just in case. Based on the info you provided, the correct parts are the following: - Left Hand: Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 10" - 3,500 lbs # 23-26 - Right Hand: Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 10" - 3,500 lbs # 23-27 - Complete Kit: Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 10" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 3,500...
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• Do Electric Trailer Brakes Work in Reverse
  When the brake magnet is pushed in either direction on the brake assembly (forward or backward), the brake shoes are forced apart which activates the trailer brakes. When pushed backwards the brakes won't apply quite as hard as when going forward, but they still do work. I have had brake assemblies at my desk and wondered the same thing so I pushed the actuating arm forward and backwards and found that either direction causes the shoes to push out.
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• Poor Braking on Jayco 90 Pop-Top Camper Caused By Brake Assemblies on Wrong Sides
  From what you describe, it sounds like the brake assemblies you have are installed upside down or on the wrong side of the trailer. The magnet should be at the bottom of the brake assembly, as well as the brake adjuster. The semicircular bow that the magnet connects to should be on the side of the brake assembly closest to the front of the trailer, as shown in the photo of the drivers side brake assembly that I have edited for you. If the brake assemblies are on the wrong wheels, the mechanism...
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• Can 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Electric Trailer Brakes be Used in Place of 10 x 1-1/2 Inch Brakes
  You will need to measure the width of the inside of the drum where the pad makes contact with the drum to determine if you can go to the wider 10 x 2-1/4 inch assemblies. If you cannot then you would also need to change out the hub and drum. To do that I would need to know the inner and outer bearing numbers stamped into the metal of the bearings. If the hub is wide enough then you can use the 10 x 2-1/4 inch assemblies # 23-27 for the right side and # 23-26 for the left. It is also...
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• Troubleshooting Weak Brakes on a 1992 Rainbow Trailer
  Did you do the initial brake adjustment? It sounds like your brakes are out of adjustment and need to be set properly and once you do that they should have no problem stopping your trailer. Check out the video I attached beginning at the 4:23 mark to see how the adjustment is done. A lot of brakes are self adjusting and will keep themselves in adjustment, but if the assemblies you have are old and do not self adjust they may have worn to the point where they are out of adjustment. Basically...
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• Troubleshooting Power on Auxiliary Circuit with Trailer Disconnected from Tow Vehicle
  Most likely the problem has to do with your breakaway switch battery. You will want to make sure that the plunger of the switch isn't missing and that everything is wired up correctly. I attached an FAQ on breakaway batteries and a diagram of how they wire up for you to check out.
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• How do You Determine If a Trailer Brake Magnet is Worn Out
  If the brake magnet is worn to the point that the windings are visible then you know it's time to replace the magnet. However, magnets can also fail without the visible signs of wear. Check out the FAQ article I attached on testing brake magnets to see how to test your magnets to be sure they are functioning properly. I checked all of the replacement magnets we carry and none of them look like the magnet you submitted a picture of. If you determine you need to replace the magnets you could...
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• Identify Older Hayes Brake Magnet
  It looks like a Hayes Brake magnet part number 73400. We do not carry this part but I did a quick internet search and was able to find a couple places that sell them. From the research I did it looks like this is an older style of brake magnet used in the 1980's.
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• Tips to Keep a Proportional Brake Controller Level When Installing
  Electric proportional brake controllers are required to be manually leveled by hand according to the parameters outlined in the installation instructions. Not all brake controllers have the same mounting range so you need to make sure you follow the instructions. One thing proportional brake controllers have in common is that in addition to the specific mounting range, they also cannot be tilted left or right or lean to one side or the other. They need to be mounted in the direction of...
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• How Tight Should the Nuts be When Attaching a Trailer Brake Assembly to a Trailer
  When installing brake assemblies like the Electric Brake Assembly, # 23-27, that you have referenced, there is no specific torque rating when tightening the nuts on the backing plate. Basically you will want them to be as tight as you can get them using the appropriate wrench. You will not need to use a breaker bar for extra torque when tightening the nuts. Take a look at the two videos linked below. Our installer does not mention a specific torque rating, but uses a wrench and tightens...
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• Proper Adjustment of 10 Inch Electric Brakes On Trailer
  To adjust your brakes, you will want use a brake adjustment tool and turn the adjustment gear which is accessible through the back of the brake assembly. You will want to tighten the gear so that you cannot turn the wheel, then you will want to back the gear off 10 clicks. This will be the proper adjustment for the brakes and will need to be repeated on each brake assembly of the trailer (see video link). Another adjustment you will want to make is with your brake controller. If your brake...
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• Brakes on 2011 Komfort Resort Tandem Axle Trailer Not Engaging Properly
  I would begin by inspecting the magnets on the trailer brakes. If the magnets have windings or wear marks, the magnets are bad and will need to be replaced. You would need to match up your brake assembly size for the correct replacement magnet. The next thing you will want to check is the wiring to the brake assembly and the magnets. Make sure that the brake assembly has a good connection and that there are no cut or frayed wires. You will want to make sure the magnets are connected to...
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• Troubleshooting a Dragging Electric Brake on a Trailer
  It sounds like there is an electrical short on your trailer wiring that is activating your left rear brake assembly and that is why the brake continues to drag and get hot. Since you have swapped the brake assembly out and still had the problem you know the problem is not in the assembly but somewhere else on the trailer wiring. I would start at the wiring near the brake assembly and check for corrosion and loose or exposed wires and fix as necessary. You will want to trace this back up...
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• Trailer Brakes Not Performing Well After Installing New Brake Assemblies and Drums
  The fact that a trailer brake won't lock doesn't necessarily indicate a problem. For best braking, you do not want the brakes to lock up. A skidding tire doesn't provide optimal braking. However, if you can get things adjusted so that the brakes apply to a degree just short of lock up, you'll have the most effective braking possible. Since you have new hubs and brake assemblies, you shouldn't need to sand anything. Since the magnets are getting 12 volts, the most likely cause of what...
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• How Do You Know When Trailer Brake Pads/Drums Need to Be Replaced
  You would know to replace brake shoes the same way you would know with a vehicle. If performance is suffering and adjusting the brakes does not help and there are no other issues causing the poor performance it is probably time to change the brake shoes. Some shoes that have pads that are riveted on should be replaced once the pad wears down to that rivet. When you have the hub off the axle inspect the inside of it. Does it look torn up where the magnet rides or where the brake pads touch...
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• Selecting Trailer Wheels, Tires and Brakes for Off-Road Teardrop Trailer
  Vehicle wheels can have different offset than trailer wheels. Offset is any difference between a wheel's center line and the mounting surface. Positive offset moves the tire closer to the trailer frame and negative offset moves it away. This is why only special trailer wheels are recommended for use on a trailer. Similarly, only special trailer (ST) tires are recommended for use on trailers; passenger vehicle tires should not be used on a trailer, or vice versa. I linked for you our main...
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• Troubleshooting Low Voltage Output on Brake Controller with Brake Pedal and Override Lever
  Is the gain on the controller set all the way up? If it's set to 3.5v as the max that's as far as it will go with the lever or the brake pedal. Try maxing out all of the adjustment setting to see if that changes anything. What brake controller do you have? What vehicle is it? You have done most of the troubleshooting steps that are recommended so this is a tough one. Hopefully it's as simple as just adjusting the brake controller to a more aggressive setting. Since both the lever and...
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• What Do Old Warner Trailer Brake Assemblies Look Like
  Those are Warner trailer brakes. This style is not made anymore and replacement parts are hard to find. We have some parts for the larger Warner assemblies but NOT the 12 x 2 inch ones. Most people end up replacing them. You will have to have standard brake mounting flanges welded to the axle, see link, if it doesn't have them already. You will also need to replace the hub and drum assemblies. For that I would need to know the inner and outer bearing numbers stamped into the sides of the...
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• Availability of 10-Inch Electric Drum Brake Assemblies to Fit 4-Bolt Mounting Flange
  All 10-inch electric brake assemblies we offer can be seen on the linked page. These are all for 10 x 2-1/4-inch drums and all use an integrated 4-bolt mounting scheme. You can find 5-bolt mounts in the 12 x 2-inch size but not the 10-inch diameter brakes. The second link will show you 12 x 2-inch brakes that do have a 5-hole mount. Some of these have a dual mounting hole pattern that can fit both 4- and 5-bolt flanges. You might double-check your hub/drum interior dimensions and then...
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• Troubleshooting Brake Controller Showing Not Connected When Trailer Is Connected
  Since you did not say what the age of the brake controller is the first thing I recommend is to connect the trailer. Go to the rear of the vehicle and make sure the vehicle side connector is receiving 12 volts. If it is not then sever the blue wire at the back of the controller about 4 to 5 inches from the controller. Use a voltmeter and test the blue wire coming from the back of the brake controller. Slide the manual gain all the way. It should read about 12 volts. If it does not there...
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• Troubleshooting Low Voltage Output from Brake Controller
  Something is obviously causing a voltage drop between the brake controller and the trailer connector. The usual culprit in this type of situation is a break in the wire or a corroded wire. Check the wiring under the truck. You should be able to trace the trailer connector wires from the back of the trailer connector up toward the front of the truck. Look for any sections that look like they may have been pinched, frayed or even eaten through. If there are any wires spliced in or quick splices,...
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• Troubleshooting New Trailer Brakes Where One Side of Trailer Brakes Harder than the Other
  If the adjustment of both brake assemblies are good and you can notice that the one side of the brakes are pulling harder than the other that would lead me to believe that the problem is the grounds of the brake assemblies on the right side of the trailer. A lot of times trailer brakes ground to the frame. I would just run all of the grounds back to the main ground harness of the trailer to see if that fixes the problem. The other problem is that it could be that your brake magnets are...
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• Trailer Brakes Will Not Lock Up with Output Voltage Over 13 Volts
  If you are getting 13.8 volts at the magnets then that is more than enough. Maybe too much like there is a short somewhere. I recommend testing the brake magnets. First you can inspect the magnets and if you can see the copper windings coming through then the magnets will need to be replaced. To further test the magnets electrically you will need your volt meter and a separate 12 volt battery. I have included a link to our help article on testing brake magnets for you. Brakes can also...
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